March 2, 2010 MinutesCITY OF DENTON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 2, 2010
After determining that a quorum was present, the City Council convened in a Work Session on
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Burroughs, Mayor Pro Tern Kamp, Council Member Engelbrecht, Council
Member Gregory, Council Member Mulroy and Council Member Watts.
ABSENT: Council Member Heggins
Requests for clarification of agenda items listed on the agenda for March 2, 2010.
Council Member Mulroy discussed Item 4A. He indicated that he would like the process to be as
flexible as possible to avoid having to send a proposal to the Board of Adjustment. However, he
was concerned that due to the short time frame, the flexibility might not be achieved.
Brian Lockley, Development Review Administrator, stated that staff had looked at how to apply
the regulations both for commercial developments such as restaurants and residential
development. Staff was looking at the issue in terms of non-residential uses.
Council Member Mulroy felt that the non-residential should remain in place is it currently was
written.
Mark Cunningham, Director of Planning and Development, stated that the language in the Code
could be amended rather than repealed to indicate that residential would still be required to meet
the parking requirements but commercial would be exempt for additional parking spaces in the
interim.
Council discussed the aspects of the proposed changes in terms of multi-family use, commercial
uses with residential uses above the commercial, the interim aspect of the proposed amendment
and how long the interim changes would be in effect.
Cunningham stated that staff would amend the ordinance and during the public hearing would
offer new wording to reflect the Council's comments.
Council Member Mulroy requested that Consent Agenda Item 3A not be considered.
2. Receive a report and hold a discussion regarding Annexation Plans to initiate the
Involuntary Annexation of approximately 1,594 acres, located in the City's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ), Division 1. The proposed annexation is in multiple ownerships, and
consists of three (3) distinct areas, as presented in Exhibits 1, 2 and 3. The 3 areas are
identified and generally located as follows: (A10-0002 - 2010 Annexation Plan)
DH-7: Approximately 143 acres, generally located on the east and north side of
Teasley Lane, south of Teasley Harbor Subdivision and west of Southlake Drive;
b. DH-9: Approximately 298 acres, generally located north of Pockrus Page Road,
north, south and northeast of Edwards Road; and
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c. DH-12: Approximately 1,153 acres, generally located south of E. University Drive,
east of N. Mayhill Road, north and south of Blagg Road, north and south of Mills
Road, east and west of S. Trinity Road.
Mark Cunningham, Director of Planning and Development, presented an overview of the
background of the proposed annexations, the annexation plan, the annexation plan process and
recommendation. Staff was currently reviewing 15 areas that were not required to be placed in
an annexation plan as there were not more than 100 lots in the annexation area. He reviewed the
locations of each of the three areas and the annexation plan process and the dates involved with
the plan. Residents in the proposed areas were able to negotiate for services. Staff's
recommendation was to adopt separate annexations plans for the three areas which would be
presented at a future council meeting for action.
Council Member Engelbrecht asked if staff would be presenting a schedule of dates for the
annexation time frame.
Lockley replied correct and that it would be similar to the prior annexation schedule.
Council Member Engelbrecht questioned where that information would be available for the
public, especially for people in those areas.
Lockley stated that the inventory of services and facilities would be placed on the website and
that there would be a link to the annexation plan which would remain on the website until after
the annexation was completed.
3. Receive a report, hold a discussion and give staff direction regarding possible revisions to
utility customer credit and collection policies.
Ethan Cox, Customer Service Manager, presented background information on the item. During
the May 2008 Management Review, the city's bad debts were characterized as high especially for
a utility of this size. Approximately 30.7 days elapsed before billed amounts were converted to
cash. Uncollectible debt to billed revenue was 0.42%.
Council Member Mulroy stated the due date needed to be reviewed as it was very aggressive
especially for residential customers. He also noted that a normal commercial billing cycle was
30 days and questioned why it was different in Denton. He suggested doing something which
would fit the mainstream and then look at penalties for overdue accounts.
Cox continued with the challenges with the current process including inconsistent credit
screening, collection timeline and inadequate deposit coverage lead to bad debt, customer
treatment was the same despite credit and payment history, a lack of clear guidelines led to
inconsistent decision making, and the ordinance and business practices were not aligned.
Revenue Collection Strategy- In July 2009 Customer Service partnered with Navigant to create a
collection strategy which treated customers based on credit risk, encouraged prompt payment,
and reduced uncollectible bad debt. He reviewed the current customer and credit issuance
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process and the proposed process. A cosigner or letter of good standing for residential customers
with fair or insufficient credit would be accepted. For commercial customers, an irrevocable
letter of credit would be accepted in lieu of a deposit.
Council Member Watts asked about the amount of the deposit required for the commercial
accounts.
Cox replied that 1/6th of the annual billing amount had been proposed. He continued with the
current collection timeline noting that delaying non-pay disconnects contributed to a longer wait
for revenue. A deposit of 1/6th annual billing did not adequately cover delinquent amounts as of
disconnect date.
Council Member Watts asked about the notices regarding past due bills.
Cox stated that the first notice was an automated phone call, the second was a written notice
followed by a second automated phone call. The deposit for the current billing cycle was hard to
do and needed to be addressed.
Mayor Burroughs asked about people who had a hard time paying a deposit and whether there
was a program to help them with the deposit.
Cox replied that there was the "Plus One" program and other outside agencies which helped
customers with their utility bills. He reviewed the proposed process for active customer credit
rating and the proposed collection timeline.
Council discussed shortening the time frame for late notices and what was an adequate amount
of penalty for being past due.
Cox presented the deposit refunds current process and proposed process. He also presented
information on requesting additional deposits for the current process and the proposed process.
In summary, Cox indicated that staff would like to change the ordinance and processes to
implement regular credit checks and ratings, deposit decisions would be based on customer
credit/risk, adjust collection timeline based on customer risk, request additional deposit based on
credit rating, and refund excess deposits based on the credit rating.
Mayor Burroughs suggested that prior to implementation, each of the topics raised with
questions would be considered and then allocate which ones would be put in the ordinance and
which ones would be put in the policy. He indicated that Item L will be pulled and not
considered so that staff could adjust the ordinance and policies per this discussion.
The Council convened in Closed Session at 6:10 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. Closed Meeting:
A. Consultation with Attorney -Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
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1. Receive a briefing and report from the City's attorneys regarding the
litigation entitled City of Denton, Texas v. Range Resources Corporation,
Range Operating Texas, LLC, Stroud Energy, Ltd., and Dan A. Hughes Co.;
Cause No. 2008-19218-16, pending in the 16th Judicial District Court,
Denton County, Texas. Discuss and deliberate, and provide the attorneys
with direction. A public discussion of these legal matters would conflict with
the duty of the City's attorneys to the City Council under the Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
B. Deliberations Regarding Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters -
Under Texas Government Code Section 551.086; Consultation with Attorney -
Under Texas Government Code Section 551.071
1. Receive a presentation from DME staff, discuss, deliberate and consider
possible changes to the ECA Rate Rider to the electric rate ordinance, which
issues are public power utilities competitive and financial matters. Receive
legal advice from the City's attorneys regarding possible changes to the ECA
Rate Rider. Provide the City's attorneys with direction. A public discussion
of these legal matters would conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to
the City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
of the State Bar of Texas. (Mike Grim)
C. Consultation with Attorneys -Under Texas Government Code, Section 551.071.
1. Consultation, discussion, deliberation, and receipt of information from the
city's attorneys involving legal matters relating to possible annexations of
property into the City of Denton where public discussion of these legal
matters would clearly conflict with the duty of the City's attorneys to the City
of Denton and the Denton City Council under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.
Council Member Mulroy motioned, Mayor Pro Tern Kamp seconded that Item B.1. was
appropriate for a Closed Session under the public power exception. On roll call vote, Council
Member Watts "aye", Council Member Mulroy "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Council
Member Engelbrecht "aye", Mayor Pro Tern Kamp "aye", and Mayor Burroughs "aye". Motion
carried unanimously.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Council and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. and
Texas flags.
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Proclamations/Awards
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1. Professional Social Work Month proclamation
Mayor Burroughs presented the proclamation for Professional Social Work Month.
2. Proclamation for Jim Witt
Mayor Burroughs presented the proclamation for Jim Witt.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Burroughs indicated that Item 3A and 3L would not be considered.
Bob Clifton, 1800 Morse, Denton, 76205 spoke in opposition to Items 3J, 3M and 3N.
Council Member Mulroy motioned, Mayor Pro Tern Kamp seconded to approve the Consent
Agenda and accompanying ordinances and resolutions with the exception of Item A and L. On
roll call vote, Council Member Watts "aye", Council Member Mulroy "aye", Council Member
Gregory "aye", Council Member Engelbrecht "aye", Mayor Pro Tern Kamp "aye", and Mayor
Burroughs "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
This item was not considered.
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Supplemental Engagement Letter
Agreement with Burford & Ryburn, LLP for professional legal services relating to
the eminent domain assignments for West 380 (University Drive) Project;
authorizing the expenditure of funds; and providing an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2010-060
B. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
approving a grant application from Kanda Boonumpaichayakui from the Downtown
Incentive Grant Program not to exceed $5,000; and providing for an effective date.
The Economic Development Partnership Board recommends approval (5-0).
Ordinance No. 2010-061
C. Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding an
annual contract for the purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals for the City of
Denton Water Treatment Plants; providing for the expenditure of funds therefor; and
providing an effective date (Bid 4456-Annual Contract for Water Treatment
Chemicals awarded to the lowest responsible bidder for each item in the annual
estimated amount of $800,000). The Public Utilities Board recommends approval
(5-0).
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Ordinance No. 2010-062
D. Consider adoption of an ordinance rejecting any and all competitive bids for a public
works contract for the construction of a 36 inch, 42 inch and 48 inch sewer line for
the City of Denton (Bid Number 4457); and providing an effective date.
Approved the Minutes noted below.
E. Consider approval of the minutes of: February 9, 2010
Approved the request below.
F. Consider a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose of
performing live music during the NX35 Music Conferette. The concert will be held
at the North Texas Fairground located at 2217 N. Carroll on Saturday, March 13,
2010. The sound check will be from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The sound check can
be accomplished with 50% of the volume level. A playlist of recorded music will
begin at 3:00 p.m. and live performances will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 9:45
p.m. This request is for an increase in sound from 70 decibels to 102 decibels. Staff
recommends an increase to 75 decibels.
Approved the request below.
G. Consider a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose of the 3rd
Annual Bean Stock Music Festival, sponsored by Cool Bean's Bar and Grill. The
event will be held at Cool Beans, located at 1210 W. Hickory Street, on Saturday,
April 10, 2010, beginning at 2:00 p.m. and concluding at 12:00 a.m. The exception
is requested for extension of the hours of operation for amplified sound and for an
increase in sound from 70 to 77 decibels. Staff recommends an increase to 75
decibels.
Approved the request below.
H. Consider a request for an exception to the Noise Ordinance for the purpose of
performing live music during the Glory of Zion International Ministries conference
and celebration. The five day conference will be held from Wednesday, March 24th
through Sunday, March 28th on the church property located at the corner of Windsor
Drive and I-35N. The request is for a variance in decibels (dBs) for an outdoor
concert from 70 to 75 decibels and for amplified sound on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. -
1:00 p.m. Staff recommends an increase to 75 decibels.
Ordinance No. 2010-063
1. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a third and final one-year
extension to the depository services contract with Wachovia Bank, N.A.; and
providing an effective date.
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Ordinance No. 2010-064
J. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas,
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a two-year extension to the
investment advisory services contract with First Southwest Asset Management Inc.;
and providing an effective date.
Resolution No. R2010-007
K. Consider approval of a resolution revising Administrative Policy No. 403.07 "Debt
Service Management" and providing for an effective date.
This item was not considered.
L. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the City's
Utility Credit and Collection policies that are contained in the Denton Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 26, "Utilities," Sections 26-3, 26-4, 26-5, 26-6, 26-8, and 26-9;
providing an open meetings clause; providing a cumulative clause; providing a
repealer; providing a severability clause; providing an effective date. The Public
Utilities Board recommends approval (5-0).
Ordinance No. 2010-065
M. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas approving a
Compromise Settlement Agreement between Range Resources and the City of
Denton; authorizing the City Manager and the City's attorneys to act on the City's
behalf in executing any and all documents, and to take other actions necessary to
finalize the settlement; and declaring an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2010-066
N. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas amending the
Denton Municipal Electric ordinance contained in Ordinance No. 2009-218, solely as
to rate rider ECA (Energy Cost Adjustment); providing for a repealer; providing for a
severability clause; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2010-067
0. Consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton authorizing an agreement
between the City of Denton, Texas and Tejas Storytelling Association for
supplemental funding for entertainment at the Texas Storytelling Festival; providing
for the expenditure of funds therefore; and providing for an effective date. ($550)
Ordinance No. 2010-068
P. Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible non-
annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife management or timberland use
properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of
the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as DH-2 of approximately 258 acres
located on the south side of University Drive, west and east sides of Thomas J. Egan
Road, north of Jim Christal road, west of Masch Branch Road, and more specifically
identified in Exhibit "A" attached hereto; providing for severability; and providing an
effective date.
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Ordinance No. 2010-069
Q. Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible non-
annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife management or timberland use
properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of
the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as DH-3 of approximately 421 acres
located on the south side of Spring Side Road, north, south and west of Corbin Road,
west of I-35, and more specifically identified in Exhibit "A" attached hereto;
providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2010-070
R. Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible non-
annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife management or timberland use
properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of
the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as DH-4 of approximately 347 acres
located on the east side of Bonnie Brae Street, west of Fort Worth Drive, east and
west of Vintage Boulevard, and more specifically identified in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2010-071
S. Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible non-
annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife management or timberland use
properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of
the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as DH-11 of approximately 388 acres
located southeast of the intersection of Mayhill Road and McKinney Street, and more
specifically identified in Exhibit "A" attached hereto; providing for severability; and
providing an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2010-072
T. Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible non-
annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife management or timberland use
properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of
the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA1 of approximately 1,171
acres located on the south side of Jim Christal Road, the north side of Tom Cole
Road, west of Masch Branch Road, and more specifically identified in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2010-073
U. Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible non-
annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife management or timberland use
properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of
the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA2 south of approximately
1,472 acres located on the south side of FM 1173, north of W. University Drive, west
of I-35, and more specifically identified in Exhibit "A" attached hereto; providing for
severability; and providing an effective date.
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Ordinance No. 2010-074
V. Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible non-
annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife management or timberland use
properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of
the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA3 of approximately 1,075
acres located on the south side of Ganzer Road, north and south of Barthold Road,
north of FM 1173, west of I-35, and more specifically identified in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
Ordinance No. 2010-075
W. Consider adoption of an ordinance providing for acceptance of eligible non-
annexation agreements for agricultural, wildlife management or timberland use
properties within an area of land adjacent to and abutting the existing city limits of
the City of Denton, Texas, generally identified as PAA4 of approximately 1,555
acres located on the south side of Milam Road, north of Loop 288, east of I-35, and
more specifically identified in Exhibit "A" attached hereto; providing for
severability; and providing an effective date.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton,
Texas, amending the Denton Development Code by deleting Subsection 35.14.3.B.,
to remove the current exemption of required parking standards for development in
the Central Business District; providing for severability, and providing an effective
date (DCA10-0001). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of
the request (5-1). A SUPERMAJORITY VOTE BY COUNCIL IS REQUIRED FOR
APPROVAL.
Brian Lockley, DRC Administrator, stated that the request was to amend Subchapter 35.15.3.13
of Denton Development Code which would remove the current exemption of required parking
standards for development in the Central Business District. Staff had developed some revised
code language that would exempt all land use classifications except for residential uses.
Council Member Mulroy stated that the revised language would allow the parking requirements
to remain the same except for residential developments.
Lockley replied correct.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
The following individuals spoke during the public hearing:
Bob Moses, 1702 Pine Hills, Corinth, 76210 - opposed
Alex Payne, 923 Ridgecrest Circle, Denton, 76205 - in favor
Brandon Martino, 101 N. Austin, Denton, 76201 - opposed
Lee Ramsey, 101 N. Austin, Denton, 76201 - opposed
Bob Clifton, 1800 Morse, Denton, 76201 - opposed
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Greg Johnson, 3813 Granada Trail, Denton - opposed
The Mayor closed the public hearing
Mayor Pro Tern Kamp asked Lockley to address unintended consequences.
Lockley stated that this was an interim step and would be in concert with the Downtown
Implementation Plan when it was completed.
Council Member Mulroy suggested revising the ordinance for residential developments that were
above 10 units for the interim time of the ordinance.
Council discussed where the parking restrictions should apply in the area, the number of units
suggested for residential development, code requirements for uniformity, definition of urban
core, and length of time that the provisions would be in effect.
Council Member Watts motioned, Council Member Mulroy seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote, Council Member Watts "aye", Council Member Mulroy "aye", Council
Member Gregory "aye", Council Member Engelbrecht "aye", Mayor Pro Tern Kamp "aye", and
Mayor Burroughs "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance No. 2010-077
B. Continuation of a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance of the City of
Denton, Texas, providing for zoning change from a Neighborhood Residential 3
(NR-3) zoning district classification and use designation to a Neighborhood
Residential Mixed Use 12 (NRMU-12) zoning district classification and use
designation, with an overlay district; on approximately 15.3 acres of land located
west of Stuart Road and approximately 600 feet northwest of the intersection of
Windsor Street and Stuart Road; and providing for a penalty in the maximum amount
of $2,000.00 for violations thereof, severability and an effective date (Z08-0016).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the request (4-2). A
SUPERMAJORITY VOTE BY COUNCIL IS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL.
Mayor Burroughs noted that a supermaj ority vote was required by Council and that there was not
a full council. He wanted to know if developer would like to continue the hearing to another
council meeting.
Rick Baria, developer, indicated that he would like to proceed with the item.
Mark Cunningham, Director of Planning and Development, stated that this was a request for
rezoning from NR-3 to NRMU-12 zoning class designation. He showed the location of the
subject site and the surrounding zoning and reviewed the history of the request from the Planning
and Zoning Commission and Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended
approved with conditions. However, since that meeting, the developer had several neighborhood
meetings and was suggesting the following conditions: (1) uses would be limited to residential
only; (2) a 40 foot vegetative buffer abutting the residential to the west, east and north; (3) a 25
foot vegetative buffer abutting the residential to the south; (4) a restrictive building zone (Zone
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1) with a maximum building height of 36 feet and units placed side-by-side; (5) a restrictive
building zone (Zone 2) with a maximum building height of 40 feet and units stacked vertically;
(6) both restrictive building zonings would have specific setbacks and minimum separation
between all buildings; (7) minimum parking width would be 9 feet if developed as a gated
community with private streets; (8) maximum density would be 7.5 units per acre and (9)
minimum permeable area would be 50% excepting any ponds.
Council discussed the proposed entrances into the development, surrounding zoning
designations, buffers and setbacks based on different residential categories, and types of buffers.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Rick Baria, developer, spoke in favor.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council Member Watts asked if the gated community was a condition.
Cunningham stated that there currently was no condition for it to be gated.
Council Member Watts expressed concern that the final product may not be the same as what
was presented at this meeting because only the zoning was being considered.
Council Member Mulroy stated that the site plan was not binding but that the configuration of
the site would be limited by all of the overlay conditions.
Council Member Mulroy motioned, Mayor Pro Tern Kamp seconded to adopt the ordinance
subject to the restrictions proposed by staff. On roll call vote, Council Member Watts "aye",
Council Member Mulroy "aye", Council Member Gregory "aye", Council Member Engelbrecht
"aye", Mayor Pro Tern Kamp "aye", and Mayor Burroughs "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
5. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. Consider adoption of an ordinance accepting competitive bids and awarding a public
works contract for the construction of the Downtown Denton Transit Center to be
located at 604 E. Hickory Street, Denton, Texas.; providing for the expenditure of
funds therefor; and providing an effective date (Bid 4444-awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder meeting specification, Corbet Group, Inc. in the amount of
$1,736,000).
Mark Nelson, Director of Transportation, presented updated information on the award for the
construction of the Downtown Denton Transit Center.
Mayor Pro Tern Kamp stated that there were some questions regarding not awarding the bid to
the lowest bidder.
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Nelson replied that because this was a federal grant project, there were certain federal regulations
that had to be included in the bid. The first three low bids did not meet specifications because
they had not included those requirements.
Council Member Watts asked if there were other components for this project.
Nelson stated that the project was currently under budget but that there were other components to
be added such as furniture, relocation of utilities, professional services and sidewalk
improvements.
Council Member Gregory asked about the land for the facility.
Nelson stated that the City owned the property and at the end of the project it would be
transferred to DCTA.
Bob Clifton, 1800 Morse, Denton, 76201, submitted a speaker card in opposition.
Mayor Pro Tern Kamp motioned, Council Member Gregory seconded to adopt the ordinance.
On roll call vote, Council Member Watts "aye", Council Member Mulroy "aye", Council
Member Gregory "aye", Council Member Engelbrecht "aye", Mayor Pro Tern Kamp "aye", and
Mayor Burroughs "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
B. Consider appointments to the following Boards and Commissions:
1. Construction Advisory and Appeals Board
2. Human Services Advisory Committee
There were no nominations/appointments made at this meeting.
C. Citizen Reports
1. Review of procedures for addressing the City Council.
2. Receive citizen reports from the following:
a. Bob Clifton regarding Fry Street.
Mr. Clifton stated that Fry Street area was extremely dirty with trash everywhere. The area
where the buildings were removed was full of water and Code Enforcement needed to take care
of the violations. He suggested the Council go look at the area and visualize a park for the area.
The suggested use for the area by the developer was not appropriate.
b. James Davenport regarding speed limit enforcement.
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Mr. Davenport spoke on two incidents regarding city employees. One was for speeding but his
concern was about the demeanor of the city employee which was horrible. The second incident
was with Customer Service where he tried to help someone with his utility bill and again the
attitude of the employees there was very bad.
D. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from
the City Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of
policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming
meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide
reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to
include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding
holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public
employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or
sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or
community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body
that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body
or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an
imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has
arisen after the posting of the agenda.
Mayor Burroughs made an announcement regarding the Census count.
Mayor Pro Tem Kamp asked staff to do a follow-up report on Mr. Davenport's issue with
Customer Service.
E. Possible Continuation of Closed Meeting under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
There was no continuation of the Closed Meeting.
F. Official Action on Closed Meeting Item(s) under Sections 551.071-551.086 of the Texas
Open Meetings Act.
There was no official action on Closed Meeting items.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
MARK A. BURROUGHS
MAYOR
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS
JENNIFER WALTERS
CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS